Quench for LGBTQ International Students

Quench for LGBTQ  will be holding a space for LGBTQ international students to discuss their experiences and how the Center and NYU can best provide services for international students. The Quench series is a frequently occurring lunch time discussion (in the NYU LGBTQ student lounge) that combines distinguished speakers and current events with free food!

Tuesday, March 1

12:00-1:30PM

Kimmel 602

CAS International Student Coffee Hour-Mentor Program

Thursday, February 25

3:30pm-4:30pm

Silver Center 907

 

This week’s Coffee Hour will be the first meeting of the CAS International Student Mentor Program, a program which pairs ‘mentees,’ international students new to CAS (first-year and transfer students), with returning CAS international student ‘mentors.’ We’re looking forward to a fun first session with our group!

This week’s Coffee Hour will include delicious food from Thelewala, which is inspired by the street cuisine of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) in India. 

International Student Career Conference

Friday, March 4 9:00am - 5:00pm EST
 
Wasserman Center for Career Development

At this Wasserman Center for Career Development event, learn strategies to position yourself for career success from Day 1 as an NYU international student. Hear from panelists and attend interactive workshops that will help you to leverage your global experience, expand your professional network, and build an effective career action plan. Visit NYU CareerNet > Events > Seminars for additional details and to RSVP.

NYU Leadership Initiative Events

The NYU Leadership Initiative defines leadership as the process of working with others to envision a better future, build commitment and align people’s actions toward shared goals, and ultimately, to produce results that make the envisioned future a reality. The Initiative sponsors excellent events throughout the academic year, such as the two noted here.


 


Global Leadership Forum
Tuesday, March 1st, 2016, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
GCASL Grand Hall , 5th Floor

Meet and mingle with international students for lunch and an opportunity to interact with industry leaders in New York City, like Dasha Rettew, the President and Founder of Reservoir Advisors! Rettew brings over a decade of experience working with heads of state and top corporate executives. Join her and other leaders for a discussion on global leadership!

Spots are limited for this event sponsored by the NYU Leadership Initiative; reserve your space now!


Leadership, Careers In Public Policy
Tuesday, March 8th, 2016, 5:30PM - 7:00PM
Wasserman Center for Career Development,
133 East 13th Street, 2nd Floor, Presentation Room A
RSVP: bit.ly/PublicPolicyLeaders

Featured Speakers:

Melody Barnes: NYU Vice Provost for Global Student Leadership Initiative and Former Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council (2009 to 2012)

Linda Gibbs: Former New York City Deputy Mayor of Health and Human Services (2005 to 2013)

Mark Brownstein: Vice President, Climate and Energy Program at the Environmental Defense Fund

During the program students will have the opportunity to hear from three seasoned experts in the field of public policy as they share the ways they channeled their passion for social change and justice into careers that have created lasting impact.

If you have any questions, please contact Jasmin Nazarian at jn690@nyu.edu.

Upcoming Industry Specific Wasserman Events

Career Paths in Public Health
February 29 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Wasserman Center for Career Development

A panel of public health professionals who work across a variety of sectors will discuss their career paths. Learn about what your options are after you complete your degree. Visit NYU CareerNet > Events > Seminars for additional details and to RSVP.


All About Books: Panel on Writing, Multimedia and Publishing
March 2 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, 20 Cooper Square

Interested in exploring a career in book publishing, magazines, digital media, and more? Hear from a panel of literary professionals who will share their backgrounds in this page-turning industry. Learn about trends, career tips, and more as you mark the next chapter in your literary career. Sponsored by the Wasserman Center for Career Development, the CAS Creative Writing Program, and the Office of Career Services at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. Visit NYU CareerNet > Events > Seminars for additional details and to RSVP.


Advertising, PR & Communications Industry Expo
March 7 4:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Wasserman Center for Career Development

Interested in a career in the fields of advertising, communications, & public relations? Come to this career fair to learn more about opportunities in these fields from industry leaders. Visit NYU CareerNet > Events > Seminars for additional details and to RSVP.


WEBINAR: Preparing for an International Job Search
March 10 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Wasserman Center for Career Development

Thinking of working abroad after college? Participate in this webinar to learn strategies and hear tips on how to find and start a global career path. Visit NYU CareerNet > Events > Seminars to log on to the webinar.


What Can I Do With a Neural Science Degree?
March 10 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Wasserman Center for Career Development

Ever feel like a Neural Science degree is only applicable to research or medicine? Not true! Come learn about how various professionals are using a Neural Science background in diverse career fields. This event is open to all STEM majors. Visit NYU CareerNet > Events > Seminars for additional details and to RSVP.

CAS International Student Coffee Hour Visit the Whitney Museum

Thursday, February 18th

3:15 PM

Silver Center 905
 
This week’s Coffee Hour will involve a special guided tour of the main collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art, a collection that includes iconic works by Edward Hopper, Mark Rothko, Georgia O'Keeffe, and many others. The Whitney has a brand-new building in the Meatpacking District near West 14^th Street. 

Space is limited for this exciting event. RSVP Here!

We will meet on Thursday at 3:15pm in the Lewent Lounge – the couch area just outside CAS Advising, Silver 905. We will depart promptly from there to the Whitney to arrive on time for our 4:00pm tour. We will either walk or take the subway, weather depending. 

Please bring a Metrocard in case we do take the subway.

The event will be co-sponsored by the CAS International Student Club (ISC)!

“Know Your Rights” Event with the CAS International Student Club

 

This CAS International Student Club (ISC)-hosted event will take place on Tuesday February 23 at 5.00pm in Silver, Room 907. Jackie Chin from the Office of Global Services (OGS) will be presenting on different options for Work Permission for F-1 International Students. Delicious food will be provided.

Please RSVP Here.

NYU Reynolds D-Prize Social Venture Competition

There are proven ideas to alleviate poverty all across the globe. Can you distribute them to the people most in need?

The NYU Reynolds Program and NYU Green Grants are proud to be founding members of The New York University Reynolds/D-Prize Global Social Venture Competition Consortium. Cutting-edge universities around the world have joined together to conduct their own intra-school competitions and support their students' efforts to scale sustainable, proven poverty solutions in the developing world. The consortium does more than provide students a chance to launch a world changing venture. It also pools university resources, encourages shared value and curriculum, and multiplies the power of each university.

Application proposals due on Monday, February 22. See the website to learn more about how to get started.

Questions? Contact: reynoldsprogram@nyu.edu.

ONE TO WORLD CAMPUS-TO-CAREER DAY (FEBRUARY 20)

 
 
Join One To World for a 3-hour Build Your Brand & Network workshop presented by Alan Kerzner, the founder of the Institute for Global Student Success. Learn how to market yourself for success in the internship & job hunt as you move forward in your career. The focus of this workshop will be how to successfully build your brand and professional network. You will walk away with a draft positioning statement and a networking action plan that will put you on the right path to landing your dream job!

In the afternoon, the workshop will continue with Get Noticed – Outstanding Resumes & Cover Letters. Learn how to make your resume and cover letter stand out from the crowd in today's extremely competitive U.S. job market. Over the course of 3 hours, our professional consultants will discuss:

- best approaches to resume writing
- practical components of a resume
- formatting techniques for resumes & cover letters
- getting noticed in today's job market
- navigating online applications
- staying motivated during the job/internship search

Date: Saturday, February 20th
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM; 1:30pm-4:30pm
Registration Deadline Extended: Friday, February 19th
Location: Manhattan - Meeting instructions will be emailed before the program.
Cost:* $20 (includes lunch and light refreshments)
Contact: Molly Hampton, Coordinator of Enrichment Programs, at molly@one-to-world.org

To learn more and to register, visit the website.

Pizza and OPT/CPT Info Session with CAS International Student Coffee Hour

Thursday, February 11
3:30pm-4:30pm 
Heights Lounge, 1^st floor, Silver Center.

This week’s Coffee Hour will be a discussion about work authorization with Jackie Chin from the Office of Global Services (OGS). This conversation will be especially helpful for graduating seniors interested in utilizing Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) upon graduation, but we welcome students of all years, as it’s never too early to consider pursuing pre-completion OPT or Curricular Practical Training (CPT) work authorization. 

The discussion will include: the difference between CPT & OPT; how to apply; best time to apply; processing times; travel after May 2016 graduation and much more.  This Coffee Hour is very important as OPT applicants for those graduating in May and returning students using F-1 pre-completion OPT in Summer 2016 should apply by March 1st.  

Pizza will be served!


 

Study Abroad Deadlines

FALL 2016 STUDY AWAY APPLICATION DEADLINE (FEBRUARY 15)

If you are considering study away for the Fall 2016 term, it’s time to apply! The priority deadline for NYU’s excellent global sites is Monday, February 15, and with spaces filling up quickly, it’s always best to apply by the priority deadline. Please refer to the Office of Global Programs website to learn more and, for long term academic plan, utilize the Global Academic Planner.

CAS SUMMER ABROAD PROGRAMS

As many of you know, CAS offers its own dynamic Summer Abroad programs at a series of sites, including two – Dublin and Athens – that are unique to the summer. Specialized academic programs also exist, such as: Writers in Paris or Writers in Florence, Journalism in Accra, and Urban Design in London.

The Priority Deadline was February 1, however, the General Deadline for admissions is March 1, so apply ASAP!

SUMMER STUDY AT NYU SHANGHAI (MARCH 1 DEADLINE)

Are you interested in Chinese language and culture or in spending your summer in Shanghai, China? Take the equivalent of one semester of Chinese language in just six weeks—or two semesters in 12 weeks—at NYU Shanghai this summer. Students can take one or two courses per session, choosing from language courses taught by faculty renowned for teaching Chinese as a foreign language or from a variety of other subjects. Students study at the newly constructed Pudong campus in the city's bustling commercial center.

Priority application deadline: MARCH 1, 2016

Applications received after March 1 are accepted on a rolling basis as space remains available.

For more information, visit www.shanghai.nyu.edu/summer

or email shanghai.globalaffairs@nyu.edu.

Students may also study at NYU Shanghai during the fall and spring semesters by applying through NYU Global Programs.

Upcoming OPT Events

 

OFFICE OF GLOBAL SERVICES (OGS) EVENTS

Optional Practical Training for F-1 Students

(Pre OPT and Post OPT) - Two Opportunities

February 11 11:00am - 1:00pm EST

Kimmel Center for University Life, 60 Washington Square South, Room 405/406

Seating is limited. The RSVP is only for reminder and cancellation purposes. Latecomers are welcome as space allows. Use your @nyu.edu email address to RSVP.

February 19 11:00am - 1:00pm EST

Kimmel Center for University Life, 60 Washington Square South, Room 405/406

Seating is limited. The RSVP is only for reminder and cancellation purposes. Latecomers are welcome as space allows. Use your @nyu.edu email address to RSVP.

How do I work off-campus before graduation?

How can I work in the U.S. after I graduate?

Optional Practical Training is one way to do both!

An NYU Office of Global Services international student advisor will explain the rules and types of Optional Practical Training (OPT), the most popular type of off-campus employment for F-1 students. This workshop will specifically discuss Pre-Completion and Post-Completion Optional Practical Training. Learn about how to apply and the documents needed to ensure you’re able to work when you land that job, too.  Application materials will be provided.

U.S. tax obligations, STEM OPT and Cap Gap OPT extensions will also be briefly discussed.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with CAS International Student Coffee Hour!

 

Thursday, February 5 

3:30pm-4:30pm 

Silver 907

This is our weekly meeting time/location for the Coffee Hour, so we hope to see you all throughout the semester.

This week’s Coffee Hour will be a Lunar New Year Celebration! We’ll be celebrating with delicious noodles from Uncle Ted’s and dumplings from Boka! The Lunar New Year will take place on Monday, February 8. Join us for this pre-party celebrating this important global holiday!